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Los Angeles International Short Film Festival Headline News

L.A. Shorts Fest to Feature Disney Panel & Screening

The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival will present a special screening and panel discussion with members from Disney Animation and Disney Interactive on Tuesday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m.

Warner Bros. Headline News

Matt Lanter Cast as Aquaman in ‘Atlantis’ Feature

New details surface on Warner Bros. and DC's latest straight-to-home release project, ‘Justice League: Throne of Atlantis,’ a continuation of the story begun in last winter's ‘Justice League: War.’

AMPAS Headline News

Academy Elects 5 Newcomers to 2014–15 Board of Governors

First-time governors are Kate Amend, Documentary Branch; Daniel R. Fellman, Executives Branch; Albert Berger, Producers Branch; Bob Rogers, Short Films and Feature Animation Branch; and Mark Mangini, Sound Branch.

Disney Headline News

Netflix, Disney Expand Streaming Pact to Canada

Netflix and The Walt Disney Studios announce a new multi-year licensing agreement that will make Netflix the exclusive Canadian subscription television service for first-run Disney live-action and animated feature films.

Marvel Headline News

Marvel Announces New Thor, Captain America

Marvel Entertainment reveals that it will be replacing the comic book incarnation of ‘Thor’ with a new, female version; Sam Wilson, formerly the superhero known as The Falcon, will be taking over the role of ‘Captain America.’

Disney Headline News

Disney Television Animation Developing ‘Haunted Mansion’ Special

TV animation studio continues to expand roster of top creative talent with production on three pilots and new short-form series; extends overall development deal with ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator and executive producer Dan Povenmire.

GBI Headline News

Genius Brands Int’l Appoints Stone Newman President, Global Consumer Products

Newman brings roster of clients from former company Art + Science International to GBI as he builds company’s global consumer products business.

Disney Headline News

Disney's Animated Series ‘The 7D’ Launches with Solid Ratings

Last Monday's premiere of Disney's animated series ‘The 7D,’ a contemporary, comedic take on the world of the Seven Dwarfs, delivers strong ratings, ranking as the network’s #2 animated original-series premiere on record among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11.  

Laika Headline News

‘The Boxtrolls’ Set to Roll at All-American Soap Box Derby

Focus Features partners with the International Soap Box Derby, inviting families attending the World Championship to explore the fantastical world of ‘The Boxtrolls’ with a custom-built car on display, free ‘Boxtrolls’ gear, exclusive sneak preview clips from the new movie, and an immersive photo experience.

Cartoon Network Headline News

Christina Miller Tapped to Head Cartoon Network, Adult Swim & Boomerang

Christina Miller is named President and General Manager for Turner Broadcasting networks Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang, with global oversight of linear and non-linear content, the consumer products group and franchise management.

Adult Swim Headline News

Adult Swim Signs First-Look Deal With Aaron McGruder

Adult Swim expands its relationship with The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder; first project under the pact will be a live-action/ adventure pilot with the working title of ‘Hooligan Squad.’

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